Julie F. Kelliher

UNDERHILL, Vt. — Julie Fothergill Kelliher, 42, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at her home, in the loving arms of her husband, after a very sudden battle with a brain tumor.

UNDERHILL, Vt. — Julie Fothergill Kelliher, 42, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at her home, in the loving arms of her husband, after a very sudden battle with a brain tumor.

She was born April 2, 1970, the daughter of Bill and Loretta Fothergill of Hampton, N.H., and was raised in the Hampton area.

She was a 1988 graduate of Winnacunnet High School. She went on to earn several degrees, cum laude. She obtained her bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire, her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and her LLM from the Vermont Law School.

Mrs. Kelliher was the general counsel for the state of Vermont Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development for nine years.

She received many awards and accomplishments including Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges, All American Scholar, and was named Co-Person of the Year by South End News Boston. Recently, the state of Vermont flew the flag at the State House in her honor.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Rick Kelliher, and her daughter Riley of Underhill; one brother, Bill Fothergill of Union, N.H.; one sister, Cathleen Roy-Dwelley of Exeter, N.H.; five nieces and nephews, Josh and Mitch Roy, Cory, Ryan and Ashley Fothergill; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Robert and Catherine Murphy and Herbert and Florence Fothergill, and one sister, Catherine Fothergill.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the nurses at the Fletcher Allen Hospital and the VNA, which provided loving care.

SERVICES: A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at noon in the United Church of Underhill, 7 Park St., Route 15, Underhill, with Rev. Kevin Goldenbogen of the Unity Church officiating.

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